Lake Forest, California
Quick Statistics
Lake Forest is a community in Orange County, California, home to about 86,281 people spread across 16.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $59,297 a year, and a typical home is worth about $937,000. About 59.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Lake Forest ranks number 97 of 1,570 in population, number 257 in median household income, number 293 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lake Forest typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 43°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mission Viejo, CA | 3.3 mi. | 92,151 |
| 2. | Laguna Woods, CA | 4.3 mi. | 17,289 |
| 3. | Laguna Hills, CA | 4.6 mi. | 30,740 |
| 4. | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 4.7 mi. | 46,990 |
| 5. | Irvine, CA | 5.7 mi. | 311,690 |
| 6. | Las Flores, CA | 5.8 mi. | 5,513 |
| 7. | Aliso Viejo, CA | 6.1 mi. | 51,113 |
| 8. | Coto de Caza, CA | 6.5 mi. | 15,190 |
What is the population of Lake Forest, California?
Lake Forest has a population of about 86,281 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lake Forest, California in?
Lake Forest is located in Orange County, California.
What is the median home value in Lake Forest, California?
The median home value in Lake Forest is about $937,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lake Forest, California?
The median personal income in Lake Forest is about $59,297 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lake Forest, California?
Since 1950, 32 tornadoes have been recorded in Orange County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lake Forest, California?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 43 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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